Legal Measures to Controlling Kratom Plants: Comparative Study with Foreign Laws

Abstract

The purpose of this research article is to study legal measures to control Kratom compared to those in other countries. Focusing on studying and analyzing measures to limit the age of access. Measures to control sales locations Measures to control use and import-export control measures according to the Kratom Act B.E. 2022. For foreign control measures, studies and analysis of laws in New Zealand, New York state, and Indonesia were conducted. Studies have found that different countries have different measures to control Kratom. In some countries, only a prescription is required to use Kratom. Some countries prohibit the possession, importation, and sale of Kratom and products containing Kratom as an ingredient. While Kratom is not regulated in some countries, Kratom can be used freely. For foreign control measures that can be applied to Thailand are: Measures should be taken to quantify the level. 7-Hydroxymitragynine in the alkaloid fraction is the same as New York state. It was issued as a ministry announcement prohibiting the sale of Kratom products that are adulterated with dangerous substances or adulterated with controlled substances. which substances will cause harm to consumers. This research study will lead to the preparation of recommendations for controlling the appropriate use of Kratom according to the context of Thailand.